Heifers for Scramble Certificates Available

Time is running out to get your heifers purchased using your scramble certificates. We still have a hand full of very nice Maine heifers that would be perfect for any exhibitor.

Heifers are halter broke and ready to go!

Maine Calving Ease Sires

The cattle industry is at a crossroads and the Maine Anjou breed specifically.  We (ZNT Cattle) have strived for years to produce Maine Anjou cattle with moderate birth weights, superior maternal characteristics, and free of genetic defects yet are still able to compete in the show ring and on the rail.  We feel Montego Bay and Triple X are the culmination of our herd direction.

Montego Bay's first calf crop has exceeded our expectations with his ability to produce low birth weights and calving ease without compromising muscle and style.  He has consistently stamped his calves with a look and hair that will catch your eye.  Calves have been averaging in the 60-70 pound range out of heifers and 70-80 pound range out of cows. Blood lines and the structural correctness in the calves tell us that his females should go on to make excellent replacement females and bull calves should be marketable as either bulls or show steers.  Our observations are that he is a perfect match for medium to large framed heifers and cows.  More information about Montego Bay {here} and click {here} for past blogs and pictures of calves.

Triple X's true value is now being realized as heifers out of him enter production themselves.  He has proven himself as a heifer-safe sire that provides that extra performance and style.  Offspring have been very competitive in the show ring and are now just as competitive in the pasture as cows.  Birth weights have been in the 60-80 pound range but he provides a smooth shoulder that makes him not just a low birth weight bull, but provides true calving ease.  He is a great match for small to medium framed cattle and cattle that need that extra look.  More information about Triple X can be found {here} and click {here} for past blogs related to Triple X.

The I-80 Alternative - With Power

For those of you wanting to use I-80, but don't want to fork out the extra cash, We have the SOLUTION!

ZNT MONTEGO BAY

Pedigree - Purebred Maine Sire - Tyson (Ali)   Dam - Hardcore

                  THF and PHAF

Proven in the Pasture-  Proven heifer safe throughout the country

Proven in the Sale Ring - Calves are easily marketable.

        i.e. High Selling Lot in the 2013 Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale

Extra Bonus - Polled, Solid Black, and Registered Chimaine

Price - $25/unit

Available:  Bull Barn Genetics

                   SEK Genetics

                   Cattle Visions

                   Executive Sires

Next Stop - Grand Island

ZNT Magic Mike 207Z
Res. Maine Bull - 2013 Texas State Jr. Maine Show
Sire - SZH Deuces Are Wild
Dam - ZNT Jenna 707T
Pedigree

ZNT Magic Mike is the latest of great bulls out of our ZNT Jenna 707T donor cow, and a phenomenal Sooner x Jazz bull owned by the Hay Ranch in Marlin, TX.  He is a maternal sib to Montego Bay and Moves Like Jagger.  Stop by and see him at the 2013 National Junior Maine Show in Grand Island next month.

Great Experience with SteerPlanet.com Auctions

We had the pleasure of working with Jason in the use of SteerPlanet’s new Online Auction service, and had a wonderful experience.  The programming worked flawlessly, it was VERY economical (especially when considering that advertising and E-blasts are included in the price), and the reporting of who purchased each lot after the sale was seamless.  We will definitely be using SteerPlanet.com for our next online sale.

If you are considering an online sale, contact Jason at:

Great Fall Borns Available Today

It's not too late to pick up a great steer or heifer prospect.  ZNT Cattle Co. has a select group of fall born steers and heifers that will not only be competitive, but also reasonably priced.

Calves are all halter broke, and ready to get prepared for their first show.

Scramble Certificates are more than welcome!!!!

Montego Bay Heifer Tops the Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale

The Montego Bay x Sooner heifer consigned by Jeremy Whitby, and bred by Fowler Reproductive Services, was the high selling calf in the 1st Annual TMAA Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale. 

Good Luck to the Kotzur Family with your outstanding new purchase!!

Great Tags from Cook Show Cattle

Just got in the sale tags for the Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale yesterday from Cook Show Cattle, and we love them!   If you are tired of the same boring tags, give them a call and get you some of the coolest tags on the market.  Contact Linda Cook at 614-288-8275 or info@cookshowcattle.com to make your order.

 

Donation Semen Packages Sell in Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale

ZNT Cattle Co, Fowler Reproductive Services, and Broken Oak Farms have stepped up and donated 8 lots of semen to the TMAA's 1st Annual Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale ending April 27th. 

Each lot consists of 5 units of semen with 100% of the proceeds going to the Texas Maine Anjou Association and Texas Jr. Maine Anjou Association.  Semen can be picked up at the Texas State Jr. Maine and Chi Show the weekend of April 27th and 28th, directly from the consignors, or from one of several distributors throughout the country that carry these great sires.

Lot 22 - 5 Units of ZNT Montego Bay donated by ZNT Cattle Co.

Lot 23 - 5 Units of ZNT Montego Bay donated by ZNT Cattle Co.

Lot 24 - 5 Units of ZNT Moves Like Jagger donated by ZNT Cattle Co. and Fowler Reproductive Services

Lot 25 - 5 Units of ZNT Moves Like Jagger donated by ZNT Cattle Co. and Fowler Reproductive Services

Lot 26 - 5 Units of BK Warrior 128W donated by Broken Oak Farms

Lot 27 - 5 Units of BK Warrior 128W donated by Broken Oak Farms

Lot 28 - 5 Units of BK Warrior 128W donated by Broken Oak Farms

Lot 29 - 5 Units of BK Warrior 128W donated by Broken Oak Farms

Steer Power at the Bluebonnets & Buckles Sale

Our Texas breeders have stepped up to consign a powerful set of steers to the 1st Annual TMAA's Bluebonnets & Buckles Online Sale on Steerplanet.com.  Sale opens at 8am on April 26th, and ends at 7pm on April 27th.  All cattle will be on display at the 2013 Texas State Jr. Maine and Chi Show at the Ft. Worth  Stock Show grounds on April 27th.

Lot 4 - Jimmy The Greek Steer
Consigned by Paul Fowler

Lot 5 Ali x Irish Whiskey
Consigned by Nick Verner Rockin N Cattle Co.

Lot 12 BK Warrior Steer
Consigned by Richard and Marsha Rhodes
Broken Oak Farms

Lot 17 BK Warrior Steer
Consigned by Richard and Marsha Rhodes
Broken Oak Farms